Anne ­Marie Huby, MD at JustGiving, said: “The sheer determination shown by the shortlisted fundraisers like Tony to raise donations for causes close to their hearts is truly inspirational.

“It takes more than just passion to make a difference and you couldn’t ask for more discipline or willpower than he has shown.”

This is the fifth year that the awards will be given and the first time that seven of the categories, including Tony’s, will be voted on by the general public via the JustGiving awards Facebook app.

Other nominees for Tony’s category include Luke Birch and Jamie Sparks, under the name 2 boys in a Boat, who broke a world record after being the youngest pair to row across the Atlantic.

Their 54 day voyage that saw the boys row about 3000 miles, raised £315,000 for Breast Cancer Care, a charity chosen due to Luke’s mother being diagnosed with the illness.

Not only are they world record holders, but they have contributed the single biggest donation toe Breast Cancer Care.

The third nominee is Team Ciara who are raising money for Rett’s Syndrome charity Reverse Rett, Neil Fowler, the founder of the group, has cycled across 14 countries in the hopes of finding a cure for the condition that affects his daughter, Ciara.

So far they have raised over £62,000 through members completing feats such as the Tough Mudder challenge in Yorkshire and 10km runs.